Celebrating Independence Day in Lincoln in years gone by
A pair of excerpts from Gold Pans And Singletrees looks at the first Independence celebration in Lincoln Gulch, some July 4th shenanigans in Lincoln a few decides later and the formation of the Lincoln Rodeo Club.
Last updated 6/28/2022 at 11:35am
Celebrating in 1868
The residents of Lincoln Gulch were not always focused on mining, water, and the conditions under which they lived, and in 1868 they had a grand July Fourth celebration.
It featured a 100 foot flagpole flying a $100 flag; the flagpole was located in front of the post office. They reportedly had a 100 gun salute as well.
The glee clubs of Lincol...
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